Agriculture Energy Audit Program

NYSERDA OFFERS
NO-COST ENERGY AUDITS

NYSERDA launched the Agriculture Energy Audit Program in
March 2016. The Program offers farms and on-farm producers no-cost energy audits
that provide recommendations for energy efficiency measures. The Program also
offers assistance identifying and accessing funding to implement the measures
identified in the audits. Three levels of audits are offered:

Level 1: This walk-through energy audit provides a summary
letter with limited evaluation of feasible energy efficiency measures. This
level is ideal for smaller operations with minimal energy use or for quick
assessments.

Level 2: This detailed energy audit analyses the farm’s
previous year’s utility bills along with equipment specifications and run-time
information for that equipment. This information will then be used to help
calculate estimated energy savings for energy efficiency upgrades on the farm.
The comprehensive report will provide a list of recommended measures with
associated energy and cost savings and measure payback. This audit meets ANSI/ASABE 612 standards. This
level is the most common and the best option for most farms.

Level 3: This energy audit is focused on a specific system,
energy efficiency measure, or renewable energy. This report is ideal for
operations with a complex system to be analyzed beyond standard energy
efficiency upgrades, or if the farm is interested in renewable energy.

Once the audit report has been completed, NYSERDA’s program
implementer, EnSave, will assist each farm in identifying the most appropriate measures
to implement and programs to pursue for implementation funding. There are
several options available, including programs through utilities and the federal
government.

Funding for audits is
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 800-732-1399 or email aeep@nyserda.ny.gov to discuss program
options and obtain an application.